From the National Weather Service this afternoon: Very heavy snow is expected to develop this afternoon and continue through the evening hours. Snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected at times. Total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are forecast for the warned areas, with 3 to 5 inches in the advisory area.

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